18 PS names announced by PSC
The Public Service Commission has announced the names of 18 Permanent Secretaries to serve under the 12 interim Ministers. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has been assigned four Permanent Secretaries.
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Dr. Luveni sets out plans
Her first day in office and its straight to business for newly appointed Interim Minister for Health, Women and Social Welfare Dr. Jiko Luveni. Speaking to Village news at her Ministry of Health office this afternoon, D
Taxi fare increases only by 50c
Taxi fares have not increased by 33 percent as earlier announced by Interim Transport Minister, Manu Korovulavula. Village News has today established that the fares have only increased by 50 cents. As concerns continue
Businessman charged over alleged assault
A 44 year old Makoi businessman who allegedly assaulted his wife and shot off a firearm in the air appeared in the Nasinu Magistrate Court today. Vishwa Nandan has been charged with criminal intimidation and appeared be
Several Anomalies noted
Several anomalies have been noted when renovation of the official residence of Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive was carried out in 2004 during the former CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia's term. According to the Audit
AFL investigation to be completed soon
Investigations against some of the former board members and s senior executive of Airports Fiji Limited will be completed soon. The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has indicated that they are going throug
PSC await Word from Interim PM
The Public Service Commission is awaiting word from the Interim Prime Minister's office before announcing the names of the Permanent Secretaries after the cabinet reshuffle. Commission Chairman Rishi Ram said a list
Khan to be discharged soon
As the case filed by businessman Ballu Khan for his alleged illegal detention was called this morning, High Court Judge Justice Jocelyn Scutt stressed that the courts will not allow any illegal act to be maintained. How
Lautoka service station robbed
Police are looking for 4 men who robbed the Manager of a Service Station in Lautoka of cash, telecards and recharge cards valued at more than $19,000 yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confir
Flood reports not submitted yet
The Commissioner Western's Office is still waiting for reports from the various divisional officers before compiling a report on the damages caused by the flooding over the past few weeks. Acting Commissioner Wester
12 member cabinet will fail-Qarase
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase is now predicting that the 12 member interim cabinet will fail to deliver efficient government services. Following the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim ministers, Qarase sai
Flag fall rate increase is correct
The Land Transport Authority has today cleared the air that the taxi fare flag fall rate increase is correct and there is no confusion surrounding it. LTA Chief Executive Etuate Koroi said he does not know why some peop
Ricketts to help boost Tourism industry
New Interim Minister for Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communication, Tom Ricketts said he is banking on his commercial background to help boost the Tourism industry. Ricketts comes from a banking background, holding
More than one PS for Ministers
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission said there is a possibility that a Minister may have more than one Permanent Secretary after the cabinet reshuffle. Rishi Ram said the size of some Ministries have expanded,
4 new Interim Ministers sworn in
The four new Interim Ministers were sworn into office this afternoon by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo at Government House. The new Interim Ministers are Timoci Lesi Natuva, Tom Ricketts, Dr Jiko Luveni and Filipe Bole.
Military is running govt-Qarase
As the new interim ministers were sworn-in at Government House ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said that it is now more evident that the military is now running the Government. Qarase has also questioned whether
Stronger affidavits needed-Judge
Due to a change of circumstance, the Director of Public Prosecution's Office today filed an application for a review of bail conditions that was set earlier for the 10 accused in the alleged assassination plot case.
16 year old raped in Lautoka
Police are looking for a man who is alleged to have raped a 16 year old girl in Lautoka yesterday morning. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said the girl was walking along the roadside in Tavakubu at aro
Explain your actions-Auditor General
As investigations commence into alleged abuse of office against certain former board members and senior executives of Airports Fiji Limited, the Auditor General has made it clear that the former AFL board should explain
Prove allegations in court-Bossley
Airports Fiji Limited Chairman Digby Bossley said allegations against the former AFL Management of misusing taxpayer’s money should now be proven in the court of law. Bossley said that the current board is not in